Head of Finance to a global NGO

A global NGO is hiring a qualified Head of Finance to lead the financial management and financial strategy for the organisation. This role is a part of the organization’s core management and leadership team.
The Head of Finance is accountable for all aspects of the financial management, including all financial planning and analysis; reporting to the CEO and the Board; administration and reporting of grants; payroll; purchases; statutory reporting; record management and financial aspects of operations. As Head of Finance, you will be responsible for a Finance Officer and work closely with the Finance Business Partner. The role is positioned in the heart of Stockholm and you will be reporting to the Executive Director.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to development of business models, financial sustainability and growth through long-range financial projection and planning, maximization of income, and strong financial reporting
• Develop financial projections, model scenarios, and provide all financial data, including quarterly reports, to support strategic and business planning processes and board reporting
• Ensure effective financial management by leading the development or maintenance of appropriate financial accounting processes for a multi-entity organisation, meeting statutory and organisation reporting standards and deadlines within multiple jurisdictions
• Maximise revenue from consultancies, monitor and manage working capital efficiently, and ensure financial viability of projects and grant agreements
• Lead and advise program managers in drafting, reviewing and finalizing proposals in conjunction with grants, consultancies and cooperation agreements
• Management of the organisation’s finance team

Profile

• A genuine interest in, and willingness to further understand, the mission and operations of the organisation
• A minimum of ten years progressive post-qualified experience in accounting and financial management, preferably in a non-profit, international development environment, with at least three years in a senior manager role
• Master's degree, preferably in Business Administration/Finance
• Demonstrated experience of multi-entity, multi jurisdiction accounting
• Demonstrated direct experience of financial reporting to the Board and tax authorities
• Demonstrated experience leading, developing, and working as part of, an effective team
• Familiarity with ERP systems, familiarity with Xledger a strong plus